Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

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Panasonic Lumix FZ150

The LUMIX FZ150 comes fully loaded with a powerful LEICA DC 25mm VARIO-ELMARIT 24x ultra wide-angle Optical Zoom (similar to a 35mm SLR lens of 25-600mm) ready for capturing both stills and movies. Additionally, the FZ150 comes with a pair Panasonic's latest features: newly evolved Nano Surface Coat technology which assists in minimizing light reflection that's a source of flare and ghosting, plus a new 3D Photo Function.

As the fag-ship model of LUMIX's trendy FZ series, this FZ150 has married a brand new 12.1-MP MOS image sensor with the legendary Venus Engine bestowing high-performance photo capturing capability for both higher sensitivity to light and speed. Furthermore as another step above the recently released 1920 x 1080 60i movie feature of the LUMIX FZ47, the FZ150 accomplishes 1920 x 1080 60p Full-HD (MPEG-4 / H.264) AVCHD Progressive operation. Still images can also be taken while recording video at the same time in (3.5-megapixel) while the commanding 24x optical zoom also is available while recording videos. The FZ150 adds a zoom microphone in stereo, featuring a Wind Cut mode, so that videos are produced using high-quality stereo by way of Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator.

A Quick Speed autofocus of about. 0.1 sec, just never fails to take those fleeting photo moments. To promote step-up users enjoyment of photographing even more, complete manual control can be utilized on the FZ150. Photographers can take pleasure in shooting images while expressing their objective not just in photos but additionally with movies, taking advantage of a host of fresh options which includes a fresh Creative Control and Photo Style featuring a wide array of preset modes. The effectual hand-shake rectification system, the POWER O.I.S. has now added Active mode, which assists in recording stable video even captured while walking.

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Announced Aug 26, 2011

Features

• 12.1Mp Resolution
• 3.0 inch Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
• 4.5-108mm LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens
• 24x Optical Zoom / 32x Intelligent Zoom
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• RAW + JPEG File Formats
• 1920 x 1080 HD Video Capture
• 100-6400 ISO
• Built-In Flash
• Memory Card Recording

Specifications

Camera type	SLR-like (bridge)
Camera Image sensor
Maximum resolution	4000 x 3000
Image ratio width:height	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Operational pixels	12.1 megapixels
Photo detector sensors	12.5 megapixels
Image sensor size	1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Image sensor type	CMOS
Camera Image
ISO value	Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White bal presets	5
Custom white bal modes	Yes (2)
Stabilization type	Optical
Uncompressed format type	RAW
JPEG compression levels	Fine, Standard
Focusing and Optics
Focal length (equiv.)	25 – 600 mm
Optical image zoom	24×
Autofocus type	Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
Digital image zoom	Yes (4x)
Manual focus ability	Yes
Normal focus range	30 cm (11.81")
Macro focus ratio	1 cm (.39")
Number of focus positions	23
Camera mount	Unknown
Monitor and viewfinder
Pivoting LCD	Fully articulated
Monitor size	3"
Screen resolution	460,000
Touch screen interface	No
Live view LCD	Yes
Viewfinder style	Electronic
Viewfinder coverage	100 %
Photography highlights
Largest aperture opening	F2.8 - F5.2
Slowest shutter speed	30 sec
Fastest shutter speed	1/2000 sec
Aperture priority mode	Yes
Shutter priority mode	Yes
Manual exposure setting	Yes
Scene modes	Yes
Flash built-in	Yes (Pop-up)
Flash coverage	9.5 m
External flash	Yes (Hot-shoe)
Flash mode settings	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Continuous shooting	Yes (12 fps)
Self-timing device	Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Metering mode settings	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure compensation	±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
Auto exposure bracketing	(3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
White balance bracketing	No
Videography highlights
File formats	MPEG4
Audio channels	Stereo
Video clips	Yes (1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps))
HD Modes	1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Frames per second	1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Media storage
Storage devices	SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Included storage	70 MB
Multiple Device Connections
USB port	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI interface	Yes
Wireless connectivity	None
Remote ability	No
Physical features
Environmental sealing	No
Power	Battery Pack
Battery type	Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger
Battery life cycle	410
Overall weight	528 g (1.16 lb / 18.62 oz)
Overall dimensions	124 x 82 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.23 x 3.62")
Additional features
Built-in orientation sensor	Yes
Interval recording	No
Global Positioning System	None